Bangalore Events

We are thrilled to be screening Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin, a documentary by Arwen Curry, at our bookstore this November! Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin is a feature documentary exploring the remarkable life and legacy of the late feminist author Ursula K. Le Guin. Best known for groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy works such as A Wizard of Earthsea, The Left Hand of Darkness, and The Dispossessed, Le Guin held her ground on the margin of “respectable” literature until the sheer excellence of her work, at long last, forced the mainstream to embrace fantastic literature. Her fascinating...

 Join Pranay Lal in conversation with Thejaswi Shivanand as they discuss INVISIBLE EMPIRE: THE NATURAL HISTORY OF VIRUSES and INDICA: A DEEP NATURAL HISTORY OF THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT. The details of the event are as follows:  DATE- 23 OCTOBER, 2024 TIME- 6 PM Kindly RSVP here since there will be limited seating.  About the speakers  Pranay Lal is a biochemist by training and works for a non-profit organisation on public health. He has been a caricaturist for newspapers, an animator for an advertising agency and an environmental campaigner. His first book, INDICA: A DEEP NATURAL HISTORY OF THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT...

The Book of Emperors by Ashwitha Jayakumar and Nikhil Gulati is an illustrated book of history that animates the lives and times of the Mughal Emperors, and we're thrilled to have the authors discussing this book at our bookstore! Ashwitha and Nikhil will be in conversation with Vikramajit Ram.  Drop by for this exciting book discussion and get a chance to meet the speakers in person on the 29th of September! Here are the details of the event:  DATE- 29TH SEPTEMBER, SUNDAY TIME- 12 PM- 1 PM  VENUE- CHAMPACA BOOKSTORE  RSVP here since there will be limited seating.  About the speakers: ...

Tune into this conversation between Radhika Oberoi and Andaleeb Wajid as they discuss Radhika's latest novel OF MOTHERS AND OTHER PERISHABLES.  The details of the events are as follows:  DATE- 15 SEPTEMBER, SUNDAY  TIME- 5 PM  Please RSVP here since there will be limited seating.  ABOUT THE BOOK OF MOTHERS AND OTHER PERISHABLES is an exquisite articulation of grief. It is also the sharp-eyed tale of a city tethered to violence and bursting with nazms.The morbidly funny voice of a dead woman echoes through the walls of her beloved storeroom, a compact space that contains her earthly belongings: cupboards full...

Champaca Bookstore & SkilLit Readers invite your child to embark on an enriching 3-day journey into the world of "A Cloud Called Bhura". This immersive program is designed to deepen their understanding of the book’s rich narrative and characters and engage with critical global issues like climate change and the inspiring role of child activists. Through guided discussions, interactive sessions, and creative activities, participants will explore the book’s themes and real-world relevance, fostering a deeper connection to literature and the world around them.Please note that participants are required to read the book before attending the workshop to fully engage with...